Needs Improvement
#470 of 478 private schools in IN
Golden Rule School
Middle School · Lagrange, IN
A private middle school in Lagrange, IN serving grades 1st – 8th.
2315 N 400 W, Lagrange, IN 46761
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Golden Rule School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average584/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lagrange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,088
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley LinePrivate · tuition | 3.9 | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Countryview SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Shipshe Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5 | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Maple Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Golden Rule School is listed in Lagrange, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Golden Rule School
Golden Rule School is a private middle school in Lagrange, IN, serving approximately 38 students in grades 1st-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Rule School
What grades does Golden Rule School serve?
Golden Rule School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Golden Rule School?
Golden Rule School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Golden Rule School rank in IN?
Golden Rule School ranks #470 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Golden Rule School's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Rule School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Golden Rule School a private school?
Yes, Golden Rule School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Golden Rule School a religious school?
Golden Rule School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaGrange County
- Phone
- (260) 499-3185
- Area population (ZIP 46761)
- 11,985
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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